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HANSARD National Insurance ContributionsThe Liberal Democrats welcome the Minister’s suggestion that today’s proposals are yoked to the national insurance increases going through the other place. Since the general…04 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Security BenefitsThe hon. Gentleman was talking about incentivising people into work. In my surgeries in Torbay, I find that an awful lot of people are off sick with hip problems or mental health…04 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Security BenefitsMy hon. Friend is right to highlight that. My hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne (Josh Babarinde) and I are awaiting a meeting with the Minister to explore that very issue and…04 Feb 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyChildren in poverty in Torbay make up 23% of our population but 100% of our future. Barnardo’s recently highlighted that the most powerful tool in the Government’s toolbox to…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI welcome the hon. Member’s intervention; he has highlighted a serious issue, and he is spot on. One has only to reflect on the significant backlog, with 90,000 people waiting for…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy apologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. Those businesspeople felt that the then Chancellor of the Exchequer was filling carrier bags full of £50 notes and placing them around towns,…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI thank the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams) for laying out very concisely some of the challenges in ensuring that the Bill does the right thing…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was pleased to hear that Labour councillors on Hull city council have voted to condemn the Government’s shameful decision not to compensate WASPI women. Has that given the…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs: OBR CostingAfter years of the Tories failing our rural communities, including with a dodgy and utterly shameful Australian trade deal, it is a great pity that the new Government have picked…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Rare Retinal DiseaseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing the debate. He rightly highlighted how…23 Jan 2025HANSARDSupporting SMEs, Retail, and Hospitality and Tourism22. What steps she is taking through the tax system to support the hospitality and tourism sectors.21 Jan 2025HANSARDSupporting SMEs, Retail, and Hospitality and TourismWhat consideration have Ministers given to exempting the seasonal tourism industry from the national insurance hikes set to kick in this summer? That would benefit Paignton zoo…21 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programme ReviewThe Secretary of State inherited Torbay hospital where we have had almost 700 sewage leaks, many of which have impacted clinical areas of the hospital and, sadly, that is set to…20 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I echo the thanks to you, Sir Christopher, and the other Chairs who have ably chaired the Committee. I thank the Clerks, Doorkeepers and Hansard , who have reported throughout. I…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I thank the Minister for her encouraging words. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 37 Right to be accompanied “(1) Section 10 of…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I rise to strongly support the new clause. We have seen throughout our debates in Committee that there are…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause is an opportunity to extend carer’s leave across the whole of Great Britain. I hope it falls on more fertile…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would ensure that workers in the early stages of an employment dispute, such as a disciplinary or grievance…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)Although I am disappointed that the new clause has fallen on stony ground, it was only a probing amendment, so I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave,…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause relates to volunteering and giving leave to volunteers. It would require a consultation, so I hope that the…16 Jan 2025